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Rangiroa is one of the largest atolls in the world. The waters in the lagoon here provide some very protected calm coral reef diving and snorkelling, while the channels can have strong currents which attract a wide variety of pelagics including hammerhead, silky and tiger sharks...more | |
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Designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Fakarava is the second largest of the Tuamotu atolls with a wide and deep lagoon and two passes. The southern pass of Tumakohua is said to play host to one of the largest concentrations of grey reef sharks in the world...more | |
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Apataki has a wide lagoon with pristine coral gardens and two navigable passes which attract sharks and other pelagics...more | |
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Toau is one of the smaller atolls and has a population of just 18. The wide pass into the lagoon is visited by grey reef and silvertip sharks, while the outer reef plays host to huge schools of snapper...more | |
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Tikehau is surrounded by an almost continuous reef with just one pass. The lagoon is said to contain the greatest variety of reef fish in French Polynesia...more | |
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Kauehi has a wide lagoon with one navigable pass. The outer reef here is encrusted with huge coral formations home to a variety of reef fish...more | |
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Manihi is home to a large lagoon that is well-known among divers and snorkellers for its diverse fauna including manta rays...more |
A Guide to the Atolls and Dive Sites of French Polynesia
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